Several hundred people are watching the inauguration of Donald Trump live. Guests from around the world include Argentine President Javier Miley, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
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Due to weather conditions, the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda instead of on the front steps of the Capitol entrance, as usual.
About 800 people gathered on the square. Another 1,300 are in Emancipation Hall and another 500 are in the Capitol Visitor Center. The media shared photos of Argentine President Javier Mila, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Elon Musk who were in the room.
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Javier Maile and Georgia Meloni at Donald Trump’s inauguration PAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB/POOL
Politicians, entrepreneurs, etc. Guests at the inauguration of Donald Trump
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng is also present. When the media started reporting on Donald Trump’s unprecedented calls to world leaders, their recipients included: the leader of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping. But on Thursday, the Financial Times revealed that he would not be attending the swearing-in ceremony and that a senior government official would be attending instead.
Guests await Donald Trump’s inauguration EPA/KENNY HOLSTON
Those in attendance also included, among others: Trump’s former presidential rival and potential member of his administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s former Republican presidential rival and current running mate Vivek Ramaswamy, and the president’s future chief of staff, Susie Wiles. Former House Speakers Kevin McCarthy, John Boehner and Newt Gingrich and Senators Rand Paul, Joni Ernst and Ted Cruz are also featured on the site. Guests at the launch also include: tycoon Rupert Murdoch, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, TikTok CEO Zee Chew and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Former hockey player Wayne Gretzky was also seen at the event.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk PAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB
The future head of the White House Susie Wiles and one of the richest women in the world Miriam AdelsonPAP/EPA/CHIP SOMODEVILLA
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg with wife Priscilla Chan (left) PAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB
OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanPAP/EPA/Al Drago
Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon MuskPAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB/POOL
Szef TikToka Shou Zi Chew PAP/EPA/KEVIN LAMARQUE
Former President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are also present in the Capitol Rotunda. The second is accompanied by his wife Hillary Clinton. Michelle Obama has already announced that she will not be attending. There are also George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Joe and Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Reuters
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President’s inauguration plan
Joe Biden’s inauguration officially marks the end of Joe Biden’s term and the beginning of Donald Trump’s reign. New Vice President JD Vance was the first to take the oath of office. Then Trump was sworn in. Then the head of state began to speak. Donald Trump describes his goals for the four years of his presidency. The next step is for the president to sign major documents, such as nominations, memoranda, proclamations, and orders, in the presidential suite at the Capitol.
The president will then attend an official dinner on Capitol Hill with representatives of Congress and a military review. In the evening, Trump is scheduled to attend three inauguration ceremonies in Washington. The commander-in-chief’s ball is dedicated to the army. The inauguration of Azodi brings together Republican supporters. In turn, the Starlight Ball is dedicated to wealthy donors, including: CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The president should make a speech in each of them.
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